13 research outputs found
Supplementary Data on Scientometrics of Marine Hose
No full textThis dataset on the scientometrics of marine hose is presented. It shows supplementary data that includes author details, publication data, funding information, affiliations, keywords, word clouds and retrieved data from Web of Science (WoS) and SCOPUS databases. This dataset was used for the paper by applying Scientometric science, which is based on bibliometric analysis. The results were used for establishing research patterns, visualisation data and identifying developmental issues on marine hoses. The data on marine hose were also included, as the data were subjected to a scientometric study which looked at various parameters like publication years, authorship, and publication's country base to understudy the research pattern. See the full paper in: Amaechi, C.V., Ja'e, I.A., Reda, A., Ju, X. (2022). Scientometric review and thematic areas for the research trends on marine hoses. Energies. 2022
Supplementary Data on Scientometrics of Environmental Valuation
No full textThis dataset on the scientometrics of “Environmental Valuation” is presented. It shows supplementary data that includes author details, publication data, funding information, affiliations, keywords, word clouds and retrieved data from Web of Science (WoS) and SCOPUS databases. This dataset was used for the paper by applying Scientometric science, which is based on bibliometric analysis. The results were used for establishing research patterns, visualisation data and identifying progress on “Environmental Valuation” . The data were also included as supplementary data subjected to a scientometric study which looked at various parameters like publication years, authorship, and publication's country base to understudy the research pattern. See the full paper in: Olukolajo, M.A., Oyetunji A.K., Amaechi, C.V. (2022). A Scientometric Review Of Environmental Valuation Research With a Path For The Future. Heliyon. 2022.THIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV
Supplementary Data on Scientometrics of Plastic Pollution
No full textThis dataset on the scientometrics of Plastic Pollution is presented. It shows supplementary data that includes author details, publication data, funding information, affiliations, keywords, word clouds and retrieved data from Web of Science (WoS) and SCOPUS databases. This dataset was used for the paper by applying Scientometric science, which is based on bibliometric analysis. The results were used for establishing research patterns, visualisation data and identifying developmental issues on marine hoses. The data on Plastic Pollution were also included, as the data were subjected to a scientometric study which looked at various parameters like publication years, authorship, and publication's country base to understudy the research pattern. See the full paper in: Amaechi, C.V. (2022). Sustainable control alternatives for Plastic Pollution with implications of COVID-19. Heliyon. 2022.THIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV
Supplementary Data on Scientometrics of Marine Hose
No full textThis dataset on the scientometrics of marine hose is presented. It shows supplementary data that includes author details, publication data, funding information, affiliations, keywords, word clouds and retrieved data from Web of Science (WoS) and SCOPUS databases. This dataset was used for the paper by applying Scientometric science, which is based on bibliometric analysis. The results were used for establishing research patterns, visualisation data and identifying developmental issues on marine hoses. The data on marine hose were also included, as the data were subjected to a scientometric study which looked at various parameters like publication years, authorship, and publication's country base to understudy the research pattern. See the full paper in: Amaechi, C.V., Ja'e, I.A., Reda, A., Ju, X. (2022). Scientometric review and thematic areas for the research trends on marine hoses. Energies. 2022.THIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV
Assessing the Characteristics, Disposal Methods and Practices of Wastes in the Capital Cities of Central Niger Delta, Nigeria
No full textWaste management in the developing nation is becoming a serious environmental and health issues especially in terms of disposal methods and practices in which few studies have reported in the literature. However, the present study assessed the characteristics, disposal methods and practices of wastes in the Capital Cities of Central Niger Delta, Nigeria. Four hundred copies of structured questionnaire were administered randomly to the residents of the study area in order to elicit information about the subject matter. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the data analysis. Findings showed that 26–35 years age group constituted the largest portion of respondents (31.5%), the largest occupational groups were business/self-employed (24.7%) and most of the respondents had tertiary education (40.8%). Findings showed that in urban areas, the volume of non-biodegradable wastes included wastes types such as plastics, e-waste, and construction debris with their sources from households, markets, commercial hubs, and healthcare institutions while the peri-urban exhibited higher volumes of biodegradable waste, including food residue, agricultural litter, and animal droppings mainly generated from households, farms, and local markets. However, findings showed that the most frequently reported method of waste disposal is burning, with 25.2% indicating this as their primary method; followed by using large black polythene bags is the second most popular technique (22.7%), use of any polythene bags (18.9%) while use of commercial waste bins/drums only (10.1%), and only 4.5% engaged in recycling, and 6.0% in composting. There are statistically significant differences in waste disposal practices among respondents across the three states for all listed disposal methods (p < 0.05). It is concluded that the waste characteristics varied significantly between urban and peri-urban/rural ones, but the overall picture details a hazardous and unsustainable sanitation situation with volume of non-biodegradable wastes which included plastics, e-waste, and construction debris. In addition, the most frequently reported methods of waste disposal is burning which emits toxic chemicals, degrades the quality of air, and raises people\u27s risks of contracting respiratory infections; and using of large black polythene bags for dumping waste in a random manner, and causing blocked drains and street litter. The study therefore recommended among others that there is need to establish a decentralized waste management systems tailored to urban and rural realities in strategic places in the Niger Delta. This should include formal composting for organic waste, localized recycling hubs for plastics and e-wastes, and community education programs to reduce unsafe disposal practices witnessed in this study, thereby improving environmental health and sustainability across the study area
Generational Perspectives of Unprotected Sex and Sustainable Behavior Change in Nigeria
No full textDespite the HIV/AIDS pandemic and over two decades of safe-sex communication and condom social marketing in Nigeria, unmarried people continue to engage in unprotected sex. Understanding their perspectives of unprotected sex will be imperative for sustainable policy and intervention design. To realize this objective, the author synthesized Giddens’s structuration theory and Rob Stones’s structurationist project research brackets to develop a long interview guide used to elicit unmarried university students’ perspectives of influences on unprotected sex, and the feasibility of sustainable behavior change in Nigeria. Participants’ constructed unprotected sex as prescripted, and the cumulative outcome of complex institutional (structural), interpersonal, and agential influences. Their narratives challenge the popular but narrow loss of control, sensation-seeking, and ignorance theses of unprotected sex. Instead, participants’ narratives implicate an interrelated web of persuasive and insidious institutional and agential influences, in a manner that privilege neither structure nor agency. To promote safer sexual practices therefore, stakeholders must concurrently engage with institutional and agential influences on unprotected sex—and not focus on unmarried people’s sexual agencies alone, as current interventions do in Nigeria
New Horizon Magazine no.1, 1979
No full textIssue 1 of New Horizon Magazine(1979) covers Nigerian politics, labor issues, and international socialist perspectives. Published in Lagos, it features SWPP's stance, trade union concerns, and global analyses.
Key stories: “This we stand” outlines SWPP's position; “Trade unions” highlights wage freeze concerns; profiles feature Iroaham Amaechi. Articles: Nigeria's planning challenges, African industrialization (Developing Africa), media critique (Africa's TV), Hungary's revolution anniversary, class struggle theory, and reviews on Southern Africa/Racism & Ethiopia's revolution. A mix – politics, labor, and ideology .■ This we stand: SWPP declares stand: Members of the Central Committee of the Socialist Working Peoples’ Party of Nigeria (SWPP) met recently to deliberate on the decision of the Federal Electoral Commi ssion (FEDECO) not to register the Party
■ Trade unions: Wage-Freeze: Workers are suffering says Bernard Obuah: The Second plenary meeting of the National Executive Council of the Civil Service Technical Workers' Union of Nigeria was held in Lagos on January 24 and 25, 1979.
■ Profile: Iroaham Amaechi: IROAHAM EGEMBA AMAECHI was born in 1932 in Umueze-Afugidi, Umuahia, Imo State. He attended Methodist Central School, in his home town, Afugidi from 1937 to 1944 where he took the first position in his final class
■ The problems of planning in Nigeria: Preparations are now well under way for Nigeria's fourth national development plan 1980 to 1985
■ Developing Africa Via Industrialization by DR. M. Awunofe: The crucial role of industrialization in building a new society is clearly evidenced by the experience of historical
development of states. At present this fact is well recognized through out the world.
■ Africa's TV and brainwashing Statistics indicate there are four television sets to every one thousands of the population in Africa today. You will agree that is a modest figure. Television is making its way to the mass African viewer against great odds
■ Hungary Marks 60 Years Of Revolution By Ikpe Etokudo: For all progressives the world over and in particular the Hungarian people, March 21 is a day of great significance. Sixty years ago the Austro-Hungarian monarchy collapsed giving place to a revolutionary situation in Hungary.
■ Class and class struggle: Classes are large groups of people distinguished by their position in the process of social production, their relation to the means of production, their role in the social organisation of labour and, consequently, by the methods of acquisition and size of the share of the social wealth they possess.
■ Racists on the offensive in Southern Africa: A few months ago the publication of the Bingham report on the violation by
the British Shell and British Petroleum companies of the embargo oil deliveries to Rhodesia gave rise to a strong
political scandal.
■ Case for Ethiopia's revolution: Leaders of the separatists forces to a democratic dialogue with a view to imicably solving the problem. The Provisional Military Administrative Council was aware that Ethiopia as a country encompassing numerous nationalities, suffered from nationality oriented injustices under the discredited feudo-bourgeois order
■ Book Review: The long years dying: Title: Nothing Could Be Finer Author: Michael Myerson Publishers: International Publishers New York: MICHEAL MYERSON'S Nothing Could Be Finer is about modern forms of racial discrimination and political repression in the USA today
The legal and ethical considerations in cross-border telesurgical procedures
No full textCopyright © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.Telesurgery, or remote surgery, represents a transformative fusion of medicine and technology, enabling surgeons to perform procedures on patients located miles away using robotic systems and advanced telecommunications. However, its widespread adoption remains limited, with fewer than 50 documented fully remote telesurgical procedures in the past two decades. While robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly common - accounting for over 1.2 million procedures in 2019 - true cross-border telesurgery is rare due to technological, legal, and ethical barriers. The lack of a unified regulatory framework presents jurisdiction, licensing, liability, and data security challenges, particularly when procedures span international borders. The absence of standardized legal mechanisms creates uncertainty, especially in surgical complications or malpractice claims. A global regulatory framework should address these challenges, incorporating mutual recognition of medical licenses, standardized liability agreements, and uniform data protection protocols aligned with General Data Protection Regulation and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Additionally, real-time 5G-enabled monitoring systems could mitigate latency issues, reducing the risk of surgical errors due to connectivity disruptions. Ethically, telesurgery raises concerns regarding informed consent, equitable access, and accountability. Language barriers, differing cultural attitudes toward robotic surgery, and disparities in healthcare infrastructure complicate ethical oversight. Establishing an international telesurgical ethics board could ensure adherence to standardized consent procedures and promote equitable access through global partnerships. Investment in telesurgical training programs and AI-driven risk mitigation strategies could enhance patient safety. While technological advancements will continue to drive telesurgery's growth, addressing these legal and ethical considerations through harmonized global regulations and strategic policy interventions is crucial for sustainable and equitable integration into modern healthcare.N/
Essential information about nanotechnology in cardiology
No full textCopyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.Cardiology, as a medical specialty, addresses cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a leading cause of global mortality. Nanomaterials offer transformative potential across key areas such as drug delivery, stem cell therapy, imaging, and gene delivery. Nanomaterials improve solubility, bioavailability, and targeted delivery in drug delivery, reducing systemic side effects. Examples include gas microbubbles, liposomal preparations, and paramagnetic nanoparticles, which show promise in treating atherosclerosis. Stem cell therapy benefits from nanotechnology through enhanced cell culture conditions and three-dimensional scaffolds that support cardiomyocyte growth and survival. Gold nanoparticles and PLGA-derived microparticles further improve stem cell viability. In imaging, nanomaterials enable advanced visualization techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with direct labeling and optical tracking via dye-conjugated nanoparticles. In gene delivery, polymeric nanocarriers like polyethyleneimine, dendrimers, and graphene-based materials offer efficient, non-viral alternatives, with magnetic nanoparticles showing promise in targeted applications. Ongoing research highlights the potential of nanomaterials to revolutionize CVD management by improving therapeutic outcomes and enabling precision medicine. These advancements position nanotechnology as a cornerstone of modern cardiology.Unfunde
Prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in Dunukofia County in South East Nigeria: a door-to-door survey.
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licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Background: Regional variations in the prevalence of epilepsy in Nigeria have been validated. We determined the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in six towns of Dunukofia County and compared the findings with existing regional prevalence data.
Methods: Patients with active convulsive epilepsy were identified in a two-phase cross-sectional descriptive community-based door-to-door study using a validated questionnaire in the first phase and a modified epilepsy questionnaire developed for tropical countries in the second phase after clinical assessment and electroencephalogram.
Results: A total of 9000 persons were surveyed in the first stage, of which 56 had active convulsive epilepsy. The highest point prevalence was found in Nawgu, 7.3 per 1000 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.7-15.8) while the lowest point prevalence of 5.0 per 1000 (95% CI: 2.0-10.3) was obtained in Ukpo. The observed rates after age adjustment to the Nigeria standard population of 4.9-5.7 per 1000 in this study, which was comparable to 4.6-5.7 per 1000 reported in previous studies, besides two isolated reports of rates as low as 2.7 per 1000 and as high as 20.0 per 1000 reported in the past from two sites in the northern section of the region.
Conclusions: The burden of epilepsy is high in this region, and intra-regional differences in prevalence rates exist. The implications of this finding do not only border on the care of people living with epilepsy but also highlight the need to identify local risk factors as well as appropriate and locally acceptable approaches to reduce the epilepsy burden
